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The ECB President takes part in a regular monetary dialogue with Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central institution of the Economic and Monetary Union and has been responsible for conducting monetary policy for the euro area since 1 January 1999. The ECB and the national central banks of all EU Member States constitute the European System of Central Banks.

On 2 July 2019, Christine Lagarde was nominated by the European Council to succeed Mario Draghi as President of the European Central Bank on 1 November 2019.

Monetary dialogue (2019-2020)

The President of the European Central Bank (ECB) takes part four times a year in a monetary dialogue with Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) to report on monetary policy and answer question from MEPs.&nbsp;Although guaranteed independence under the Treaty, the ECB is accountable for its actions towards the European Parliament, and more precisely the ECON Committee.

The European Central Bank is the central institution of the Economic and Monetary Union and has been responsible for conducting monetary policy for the euro area since 1 January 1999 The ECB and the national central banks of all EU Member States constitute the European System of Central Banks.

Monetary dialogue

The ECB President takes part in a regular monetary dialogue with Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central institution of the Economic and Monetary Union and has been responsible for conducting monetary policy for the euro area since 1 January 1999. The ECB and the national central banks of all EU Member States constitute the European System of Central Banks.

Mario Draghi, ECB President, reports to the European Parliament on monetary issues in a quaterly Monetary dialogue.&nbsp;

Monetary dialogue - 8th parliamentary term

Members of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee hear from Christine Lagarde, first in her capacity as President of the European Central Bank and then as Chair of the European Systemic Risk Board. Economic governance, geo-political risks, and the cost of living are all expected to feature prominently in the discussions. The hearings are followed by another debate with Dominique Laboureix, Chair of the Single Resolution Board (Wednesday).

ECON-Monetary dialogue with Christine Lagarde

On Monday, 30 September 2024, the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) holds its first Monetary Dialogue of the 10th parliamentary term with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB). This important session focuses on the ECB's recent monetary policy decisions, following the ECB Governing Council's move on 12 September to lower the key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking a continued shift in policy since June.

In addition to monetary policy, the dialogue will also cover the Capital Markets Union (CMU) and its significance for the ECB's strategies. The Capital Markets Union (CMU) is an initiative aimed at creating a single, integrated capital market across all EU member states. Its primary goal is to make it easier for businesses to access funding, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), by diversifying sources of finance beyond traditional banking systems. The CMU seeks to connect savings more effectively with investment opportunities, promote cross-border investments, and deepen financial integration within the EU.

Economic Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, ECB President - EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

ECON - Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank

ECON - Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank.

ECON extraordinary meeting - Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB

ECON Committee - Open Coordinators' meeting

ECON Committee - Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank

ECON Committee - Public Hearing with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank

ECON committee -  Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank

ECON Committee - Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank

ECON Committee - Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde,  President of the European Central Bank

ECON committee - Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank

Members of the EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) have an exchange of views with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank for the second time this year. In particular, Members of ECON debate three topics: effects of the negative interest rate policy; spillovers from US fiscal and monetary policies; and the review of the ECB's monetary policy strategy and its forthcoming outcome.

Monetary dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB: Questions and answers - ECON Committee (1st part)

Monetary dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB: Questions and answers - ECON Committee (2nd Part)

Opening statement by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank during the meeting with the ECON Committee. Members of the EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) have an exchange of views with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank, for the second time this year. In particular, Members of ECON debate three topics: effects of the negative interest rate policy; spillovers from US fiscal and monetary policies; and the review of the ECB's monetary policy strategy and its forthcoming outcome. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Monetary dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB: opening statement - ECON Committee

Members of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), meet in the European Parliament in Brussels to exchange views with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) during the Monetary Dialogue. Closing statements

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank - ECON Committee: Closing statements by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), ECON Chair

Due to some technical interfierances we are facing heavy SOUND issues, we are working on it. Members of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), meet in the European Parliament in Brussels to exchange views with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) during the Monetary Dialogue. Opening statement by the ECON Chair and Opening statement by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank at ECON Committee: opening statement by the ECON Chair and by Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB

Please note, due to technical interferances there are some sound issues Members of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), meet in the European Parliament in Brussels to exchange views with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) during the Monetary Dialogue. Questions and answers (part 1 of 2)

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank - ECON Committee: Questions and answers (part 1/2)

Members of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), meet in the European Parliament in Brussels to exchange views with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) during the Monetary Dialogue. Questions and answers (part 2 of 2)

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank - ECON Committee: Questions and answers (part 2/2)

The euro area consists of those Member States of the European Union that have adopted the euro as their currency. Around 340 million citizens in 19 countries live in the euro area.This infoclip illustrates the ECB (building in Frankfurt, Governing Council, Christine LAGARDE, ECB President), Euro banknotes printing and Euro coins minting, payments and cash withdrawal in Euro and Banks.

Infoclip: The Euro area

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) hear Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank, in her capacity as both President of the ECB and Chair of the European Systemic Risk Board. The economic recovery from the pandemic is top the issues to be discussed in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank: extracts from the meeting

The Members of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) hold a Monetary Dialogue (by videoconference) with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), in the European Parliament in Brussels. Questions and answers (part 1)

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank: Questions and answers (part 1)

The Members of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) hold a Monetary Dialogue (by videoconference) with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), in the European Parliament in Brussels. Opening statement by by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), ECON Chair and Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank.This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Monetary Dialogue: Opening statement by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), ECON Chair and Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank

The Members of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) hold a Monetary Dialogue (by videoconference) with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), in the European Parliament in Brussels. Questions and answers (part 2)

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank: Questions and answers (part 2)

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) meets with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank for the regular ‘Monetary Dialogue’, in the European Parliament in Brussels. MEPs are likely to discuss economic and monetary developments in the euro area, including how major central banks can be held accountable and possible avenues to improve the ECB's accountability as well as future perspectives for the ECB's asset purchase programmes.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank: extracts from the debate

The Members of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) hold a Monetary Dialogue (by videoconference) with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), in the European Parliament in Brussels. Opening statement by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank.This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Monetary Dialogue: Opening statement by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank

The Members of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) hold a Monetary Dialogue (by videoconference) with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), in the European Parliament in Brussels. Ambiance shots of the arrivals and Opneing statement by Irène TINAGLI, Chair of the ECON Committee

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank: Opening statement by Irène TINAGLI, Chair of the ECON Committee

The Members of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) hold a Monetary Dialogue by videoconference with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), in the European Parliament in Brussels. Questions and answers (part 2)

The Members of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) hold a Monetary Dialogue by videoconference with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), in the European Parliament in Brussels. Questions and answers (part 1)

The Members of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) hold a Monetary Dialogue (by videoconference) with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), in the European Parliament in Brussels, to the bank’s response to the (coronavirus) Covid-19 outbreak. Irène TINAGLI, Chair of the ECON Committee makes the introductory remarks followed by the opening statement by Christine LAGARDE.This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

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